There are many people in the US who feel trapped in the H1b category. Business Immigration Lawyers understand that the system is particularly unfair for many foreign nationals who benefit our country’s IT industry. Oftentimes, H1b holders face shockingly long wait times for employment based green cards in the eb2 category. This situation creates despair […]
The process of going from DACA status to green card status can be very confusing. DACA individuals either came here illegally with parents or overstayed their visas after entering the US legally. This group, under deferred action for childhood arrivals(DACA) are given work permits that last two years. The work permits can be continuously renewed.
If you are inadmissible to the United States for unlawful presence, fraud, or criminal convictions, you may have options. Qualifying individuals can use the 601 Waiver to overcome bars to admissibility. This post will discuss the 601 Waiver requirements and some keys to success. The Steps to Determine 601 Waiver Eligibility The First Step to
PLEASE NOTE: Frear Law offers this general information as a public service. We do not handle asylum cases. If you are interested in applying for affirmative asylum, you can contact one of the many talented and passionate US asylum lawyers. Working on an asylum case makes most immigration lawyers deeply proud of their profession. I
The B-1 and B-2 Visas are temporary visas that you can use to visit the United States. These visas come in handy in a number of situations. For example, if you have always wanted to take your family to Disney World, then the B-2 Visa can be utilized to make your dream of visiting Disney
Hi everybody, this is Ben Frear, an Immigration Lawyer, practicing Immigration Law across the country. In this post I am going to cover eight things that you should know about going from green card to citizenship. The goal of this post is to inform you about the process. However, given the pitfalls that you could encounter
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US citizenship denials unfortunately happen on a regular basis. These denials lead to a lot of frustration, especially if you feel that you were denied for an invalid reason. The good news is that there is an appeal process that your immigration lawyer can guide you through in order to get relief from an improper
THE US VISA INTERVIEW: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Immigration lawyers frequently discuss the topic of the US visa interview interview with their clients. Most foreign nationals who want to enter the United States will be required to attend an interview at the consulate abroad. This interview can be daunting considering the fact that many people
The K1 Visa Guide Table of Contents Overview of the K1 Visa In our globalized modern world, love often strikes between foreign nationals and US citizens. When a US citizen becomes engaged to a foreign national residing outside the United States, the K1 visa can be used to bring the foreign national fiancé to the
There is a particularly heinous breed of criminal that preys on undocumented immigrants. These criminals are emboldened by the belief that undocumented immigrants are unlikely to report crimes due to fear of deportation. Unfortunately, there is some support for this assumption. The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project conducted a survey in 2017 that sought the
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